How much light is too much during dry and cure?

[calstar]

When drying buds is it best to do it in an area(closet, room, etc.) with no light at all, or will light coming in through, say, miniblinds, be just as good. What part of the light spectrum causes degradation? Thanks

 

[mSeTxOiNcEaRn]

all of it, no light. But i dont know why.

 

[RandomGuy00001]

When drying buds is it best to do it in an area(closet, room, etc.) with no light at all, or will light coming in through, say, miniblinds, be just as good. What part of the light spectrum causes degradation? Thanks

From what I understand, buds arent dead when u cut them, they are still very much alive. To avoid the chlorophyll from being trapped into the bud we want to take away all the light and let it break down for a while. Also i believe we want to do this slowly, because drying too fast can also trap in these undesired things that smell like hay.

So to answer your question; when drying, no light, none at all. If I'm wrong someone please correct me.

--RG1

 

[cheecha07]

From what I understand, buds arent dead when u cut them, they are still very much alive. To avoid the chlorophyll from being trapped into the bud we want to take away all the light and let it break down for a while. Also i believe we want to do this slowly, because drying too fast can also trap in these undesired things that smell like hay.

So to answer your question; when drying, no light, none at all. If I'm wrong someone please correct me.

--RG1

Than how do people have success with outdoor drying?(laying a tarp to block sunlhight. IMO light intensity has everything to do with it, just like with everything else with the plant. IME light only changes the color of the buds from green to brown, which can be highly undesirable if sold however I've noticed no difference in taste, However I believe light intensity is key here.

 

[calstar]

I agree with cheecha07, the intensity being the key. If someone can explain how minimal light(not direct sunlight) can cause degradation that would be an interesting read. I don't understand the need for a really dark environment to get a good dry. Thanks for the input folks.

 

[sudsandbuds]

interesting stuff. im drying in a barn and its there is light but it is minimal.